What material was used by Chris Ofili for the Holy Virgin Mary that created great controversy when it was exhibited at what museum in the United States? Why was the painting called "an attack on religion itself"?
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Answer: Ofili used elephant dung covered with resin, which caused an outcry when the painting was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum. This material was used to depict a religious subject, the Virgin Mary.
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What feature in the Great Mosque at Córdoba, Spain demonstrates the cultural exchange between Islam and Byzantium?
A. Mosaics B. Pointed arches C. Calligraphy D. Textiles
According to the text, what was arguably the most significant development in the history of early modern music?
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Which of the following musicals is not by Leonard Bernstein?
A. Wonderful Town B. Cats C. On the Town D. West Side Story